Bean 'Purple Hyacinth'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Purple Hyacinth'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

This plant will self sow freely, if allowed, so deadheading is a must if you do not want extra seedlings.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Hyacinth is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.8 as Purple Hyacinth likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Purple Hyacinth from seed

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Hyacinth about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple Hyacinth

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple Hyacinth is a tender plant.

Harvesting Purple Hyacinth

Purple Hyacinth folklore & trivia

Attracts hummingbirds!

Other Names for Bean 'Purple Hyacinth'

Purple Hyacinth Vine